Your Weekly E-News for
September 16-22, 2021
If you ever feel distressed during your day - call upon our Lady - just say this simple prayer: 'Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now.' I must admit - this prayer has never failed me.
Together, onward in faith!
Who should go on the Awakening Retreat? Everyone! If you've ever wanted to grow deeper in your faith and friendship with God, this retreat is for you! Whether this is your first retreat or your 101st retreat, we hope you join us. God loves you and desires friendship with you!
Our hope is that every adult of the parish is able to attend an Awakening Retreat! This retreat will be offered each October and May. While it is a parish-sponsored retreat with Fr. T.J. and Nicole Bettini leading the retreat, you need not be a parishioner to attend.
Saturday and Sunday
September 18 & 19, 2021
Who is someone you know that you can offer an invitation to explore and Discover Catholicism?
We will explore the Person of Jesus Christ, His claims, His promises, and His Church together. You don’t have to commit to the whole process, just attend a few sessions to discover more. No pressure or expectations. Just a group of men and women searching for the Lord in an atmosphere that is relaxed and respectful. We’re excited to walk with you in faith!
Contact Nicole Bettini, Director of New Evangelization & Discipleship Formation: Phone: 651-762-3627; Email: nbettini@churchofstpiusx.org
Make a joyful noise to the Lord!
Saturday 4 PM Mass: Led by the Sounds of Praise who rehearse on Tuesday evenings at 6:30PM.
Sunday 9:30 AM Mass: The Jubilee Choir provides ministry and they rehearse on Thursday evenings at 7PM.
Youth/Teen Choir: For young people in grades 5 through 12, we have Fireproof, which rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 6PM.
Consider sharing your gift with us in one of these groups. We invite you to also encourage others...who is sitting next to you at Mass who has a beautiful voice? Ask them if they have ever thought about joining the choir!
Contact Jo Fleming at jfleming@churchofstpiusx.org with any questions.
We are very excited to announce that St. Pius X will offer The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program for the little ones of our parish family. We invite all 3-4 year old children to participate in this Montessori-based Catholic religious program. The program will begin this fall. The motto of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is "Help me fall in love with God by myself."
The weekly sessions begin mid-September and continue through May. Each Session is 90-minutes and held on Wednesdays from 5:45 - 7:15 pm.
The weekly sessions begin mid-September and continue through May. Each Session is 90-minutes and held on Wednesdays from 5:45 - 7:15 pm.
St. Pius X will be joining St. Mary's for the Fall 40 Days for Life Twin Cities campaign to end abortion. This campaign begins September 22nd, and continues to October 31.
Our ‘Adopt-A-Day’ is WEDNESDAY, October 6 from 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM. On this day St. Pius X and St. Mary's parishioners are encouraged to pray, witness and fast in their homes, at church and at Planned Parenthood (671 Vandalia St., St. Paul) to end abortion and to support those struggling with an unplanned pregnancy. Throughout October 6th (and all 40 Days for Life) people will pray on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood where 7,491 abortions were committed in 2020. A sign-up sheet is at the Information Center. Please join us. For more information, please contact Cathy Evans at 651-429-0529.
Funeral Notices
Encounter Jesus and His Church through Prayer and the Sacraments
Saints Inspiring Us:
Saint of the Week
"Pray to God, ‘You are the Spirit, and I am only the trumpet, and without your breath I can give no sound."
Reflect and Respond:
Questions to help us encounter this weekend's Mass readings.
First Reading:
The Wisdom writer reveals the mentality of the wicked, characterized by revenge and treachery. How best should people of faith respond to such behavior?
Second Reading:
James offers insight into the human condition as it relates to how often our ambitions and passions can lead us astray. How do you keep yourself grounded in holy intentions?
Gospel:
We hear today how the disciples were afraid to ask Jesus questions and reluctant to share with him some of their tensions. Why do you sometimes hold back from opening up to the Lord?
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